3926.90.83.00 - Empty cartridges and cassettes for typewriter and machine ribbons

This HTS classification, 3926.90.83.00, specifically covers empty cartridges and cassettes designed for use with typewriter and machine ribbons. These are plastic articles that function as holders or containers for ink-impregnated fabric used in impact printing mechanisms. The key defining characteristic is their purpose as a reusable or disposable component for ribbon-based printing devices.

While other articles of plastic are found within the broader heading 3926, this specific subcategory is distinguished by its specialized function related to printing. It differentiates from general-purpose plastic containers or components found in sibling categories, such as buckets, pacifiers, or handles. The focus here is on items that directly facilitate the operation of typewriters, calculators with printing functions, and similar impact printing machinery by housing the ribbon.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 3926.90.83.00 is definitive for any empty plastic cartridge or cassette intended for typewriter or machine ribbons, provided it meets the general criteria of being an article of plastic and is not specifically enumerated elsewhere. The primary classification criterion is the intended use in conjunction with printing ribbons.